Today, August 18th 2011, marks the worldwide launch of the highly anticipated Kidrobot x Swatch collaboration. To celebrate this pairing of artist-designed watches and matching Dunnys (Kidrobot’s signature 3-inch vinyl rabbit figure), Swatch is hosting events in eleven countries around the globe, featuring appearances by Kidrobot artists Frank Kozik, MAD, Tara McPherson, Jeremyville, Tilt and Joe Ledbetter. Additional Swatch / Dunny designing artists not participating in the events are Gary Baseman (a favorite here at the Worley Gig) and SSUR. The 3-inch Dunny and Watch sets will be available for sale beginning on September 1, 2011  for $70.00 each.

The Events Schedule is As Follows:

Shanghai, China – August 18
Swatch Art Peace Hotel
Featuring Frank Kozik, MAD and Tara McPherson

Tokyo, Japan – August 20
Tokyo Shibuya/Harajuku (Dictionary Club)
Featuring MAD

Hong Kong, China – August 22
Swatch Lee Garden Road Shop
Featuring MAD

London, England – August 24
London Swatch Store
Featuring MAD

Liverpool, England -August 25
Liverpool Swatch Store
Featuring MAD

Amsterdam, Netherlands – September 5
Concrete Store
Featuring TILT

Milan, Italy – September 8
Store Via Montenapoleone
Featuring Jeremyville

Basel, Switzerland – September 8
Artyou
Featuring TILT

Paris, France – September 13
Espace Feaubourg
Featuring TILT

Madrid, Spain – September 13
Edifico Hermanos Lamarca
Featuring Tara McPherson

New York, USA – September 16
5 Avenue Swatch Store
Featuring Frank Kozik, Jeremyville and Tara McPherson

Singapore – September 20
Swatch Lee Garden Road Shop
Featuring Joe Ledbetter

Lisbon, Portugal – September 20
Swatch Store Gaia
Featuring TILT

Thanks to Plastic and Plush for the Tip!